rpersaud

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My name is Ravendra Persaud, but most people call me Ravi. I started using Ravi more often in college because people frequently mispronounced my name. I just finished my first year teaching 6th grade ELA and Social Studies in the South Bronx. It was trying to say the least, but character building nonetheless. I grew up and currently reside in the Bronx, so those were major reasons I chose to teach in the Bronx. I have lived in the Bronx since I was 3 years old and wanted to give back that specific community. I was born in Guyana and both my parents were teachers. My mother taught English and Social Studies and my father taught Math and Science. When they came here however, their education was not even equivalent to a high school diploma and my father started out working in a convenience store to support the family.

Prior to teaching, I worked as an IT technician at a small managed services company in midtown Manhattan. I hope to have the opportunity to combine education and technology professionally in the near future. It is my sincerest desire and I plan to pursue an Instructional Technology degree after completing my education degree. I love to play games of various kinds, including card games and board games. I also love going to places like Dave & Busters with friends and family. I watch television online, except for sports. My favorite sport is basketball and I have been involved in my school's basketball program. Next year I hope to get the opportunity to be involved in its technology program.

Lastly, I got engaged roughly one year ago to Tracy Neiman, a fellow TFA 2014 member, and we hope to get married as soon as we can save enough for the wedding :)